Renewal Retreat 2024: Our 2nd Annual Buddhist Meditation Weekend
2 Nights and 3 Days
Friday, July 19, 2024 – Sunday, July 21, 2023
Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton AB
⭐️ REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! Please register by Thursday, July 11! ⭐️
Scroll down for registration links! ⬇️
Join us for our 2nd Annual Renewal Retreat!
Hosted by Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society, we have designed this retreat to help you unwind, relax, and reconnect with yourself through the practices of meditation and mindful movement. You will enjoy authentic Tibetan Buddhist meditation teachings, dharma talks, and yoga.
This 2.5-day retreat will provide you with the perfect opportunity to escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in a serene environment that promotes self-discovery, healing, and renewal.
What’s Included:
NEW COURSE – Awakening Joy: Cultivating a Compassionate Heart Dharma Talk by Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe
Accommodations for 2 nights at the Providence Renewal Centre (commute option available)
All meals: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch. Dietary options are available, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.
Mindful Movement classes: Yoga Qi Flow and Gentle Yoga
Meditation classes focused on mindfulness, stress reduction, and personal growth
Nightly screenings of the first four modules in the Discovering Buddhism series
Guided Walking Meditation at the outdoor Labyrinth
Access to the beautiful grounds and facilities of the Providence Renewal Centre
A supportive and welcoming community of like-minded individuals
Retreat Location:
Providence Renewal Centre (PRC) is an ecumenical retreat and conference center, located in south Edmonton on 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
Address: 3005 119 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 5R5
Daily Activities:
Friday, July 19, 2024
- 4:30 PM – Check-in
- 5:00 PM – Dinner
- 6:00 PM – Awakening Joy Dharma Talk
- 7:45 PM – Gentle Yoga
Saturday, July 20, 2024
- 9:00 AM – Breakfast
- 10:00 AM – Meditation Class
- 11:00 AM – Yoga Qi Flow
- 12:00 PM – Lunch
- 1:00 PM – Awakening Joy Dharma Talk
- 2:45 PM – Discovering Buddhism Movie (or self-directed practice)
- 5:00 PM – Dinner
- 6:00 PM – Guided Walking Meditation in the Labyrinth
- 7:45 PM – Gentle Yoga
Sunday, July 21, 2024
- 9:00 AM – Breakfast
- 10:00 AM – Meditation Class
- 11:00 AM – Yoga Qi Flow
- 12:00 PM – Lunch
- 1:00 PM – Awakening Joy Dharma Talk
- 3:00 PM – Closing Circle & Gratitude Ceremony
Retreat Facilitators:
Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe is the Spiritual Director of Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society in Edmonton, AB, Canada. He is a Tibetan Buddhist monk and meditation teacher who studied and served for over 30 years at the personal monastery of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in in Dharamsala, India – Namgyal Tantric College.
Kushok’s warm hearted nature and humourous teaching style attracts students from all walks of life. His teachings on mindfulness meditation, calm abiding meditation, vajrayana meditation, Gelugpa Buddhist philosophy, compassion, and secular ethics are always in high demand.
Take advantage of this opportunity to benefit from Kushok’s wisdom and experience. To learn more, please read Kushok’s full bio.
Timmie Horvath, RMT, E-RYT, is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher who has taught Yoga and Fitness classes to people of all walks of life since 2009. As a Registered Massage Therapist and Reiki Teacher, she has an extensive range of expertise and a comprehensive understanding of both physical anatomy and the intricacies of energetic anatomy.
Registration:
Deluxe Suite – 2 Nights
$465 Single occupancy
$687 Double occupancy ($343.50 per person)
Double bed (some rooms include an additional single bed – please contact us to request)
Ensuite bathroom including shower and tub
All meals included:
Friday dinner
Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sunday breakfast and lunch
Basic Suite – 2 Nights
$400 Single occupancy
Single Bed
Shared bathroom and shower facilities in adjacent hallway
Sink in room
All meals included:
Friday dinner
Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sunday breakfast and lunch
Commute Only
$249 Retreat attendance
No accommodations
All meals included:
Friday dinner
Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sunday breakfast and lunch
Registration Deadline:
Please register by Thursday, July 11. Last year’s event sold out, so please register early!
REFUND POLICY:
We understand that unexpected events can arise that affect your plans. If you need to cancel up to 7 days before attending the retreat, you may receive a full refund minus a $20 administration fee. All retreat payments become non-refundable after July 8.
Contact:
If you have any questions regarding the Renewal Retreat, please contact Timmie at [email protected].
Photos and Videos:
Please note photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. Our Privacy Contact is Andrew Patton, 780-479-0014, [email protected].